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Nursing homes in Otero County, New Mexico
Otero County, New Mexico, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 247 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 228 health deficiencies over three cycles, 92.3 per 100 beds against 49.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $124K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Otero County | New Mexico | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 68 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 92.3 | 49.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $124K | $2.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC | Alamogordo | 90 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 73 | 81.1 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Casa Arena Healthcare LLC | Alamogordo | 117 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 78.6 | $124K | 11 May 2026 |
| Mescalero Care Center | Mescalero | 40 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 63 | 157.5 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 11 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 11 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 9 |
| F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | 9 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 8 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Opco Skilled Management (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Otero County, New Mexico?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 247 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Otero County have the highest CMS ratings?
Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC (2 stars), Casa Arena Healthcare LLC (1 stars), Mescalero Care Center (1 stars)
How do Otero County nursing homes compare with New Mexico?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 92.3 per 100 beds against 49.4 statewide.